Ossoff and Bottoms Unite

Ossoff and Bottoms Unite

From Politically Georgia by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

May 28, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the alliance between Senator Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia Democrats aim for unity ahead of the 2026 elections.

Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell examine the fast-moving alliance between Senator Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia Democrats try to project unity ahead of 2026. They discuss why Ossoff sees political upside in aligning closely with Bottoms, how Republicans are already preparing attacks tied to her tenure as Atlanta mayor, and why Black women remain central to Democratic turnout strategy in Georgia. The episode also breaks down the escalating Republican runoff battles, including Rick Jackson’s massive self-funded campaign for governor and the fallout surrounding Senate candidate Mike Collins after a top aide’s inflammatory social media post triggered backlash across the GOP. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell

Topics covered

  • Georgia politics
  • Democratic unity
  • Republican attacks
  • Black women voters
  • 2026 elections
  • runoff battles

Keywords

  • Jon Ossoff
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms
  • Georgia Democrats
  • Republican attacks
  • Black women voters
  • 2026 elections
  • Rick Jackson
  • Mike Collins

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Organizations: Republicans, Atlanta

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